Selling your property and
then moving can be very stressful. It can also be a very long process; 51.8% of homes are not sold
within the first 10 months of being on the market.
Moving and selling your
home doesn’t always have to be such a long and stressful experience. We are
here to try and help make the process as simple and efficient as possible. A
few simple steps can make a big difference to the ease of selling your property
and moving to a new location.
Undergo a Home Survey
Before you can sell your home,
you will have to have a home survey completed. A home survey consists of an energy
report, a single survey, and a property questionnaire. These three documents
will give you and any potential buyers a clear understanding of your home’s
current condition and value.
Knowing your home’s
condition and value provides great clarity for everyone involved. Reducing any
ambiguity will make you feel more prepared and will make any potential buyers
feel more confident. A home survey will help make marketing your property
easier and can provide you with recommendations on how to improve your home to
help ensure a quick and seamless sale.
Declutter Your Home
The impact of a neat room should not be underestimated. Decluttering your home is an important step in making it as appealing and sellable as possible. It will also ease the moving process for yourself as it will make packing up your belongings a lot easier. A few weeks before you start packing, downsize and declutter your belongings. This way you will have less to pack up, and when you do, you’ll be more organised and have more room to move around in.
Tidying away any
unnecessary clutter is a good idea but it is important to still keep the
property looking lived-in so that potential buyers can envisage it as a living
space. Don’t take away too many of your belongings so that your home is left
feeling too generic.
Getting the Right Movers
When you move, you have to
trust strangers with your most precious items during a highly stressful
experience. It is important to do plenty of research so that you hire the best
moving company for your needs. Read lots of reviews and request quotes from
several companies so that you can comprehensively compare their different
services.
By getting quotes and
estimates early you will have peace of mind and feel more organised during the
stressful moving process. It is important to remember to find out any all the
information from your movers beforehand so that you know exactly what is
included and what your role will be.
Fix and Clean Your Home
Before selling your property,
it is recommended to make any necessary minor repairs. This will make your home
more attractive as many buyers want to move into a home that doesn’t require
any changes. Therefore, getting any minor problems fixed before putting your
house on the market is a smart and valuable idea.
Giving your home a deep
clean can also help it appear more attractive to potential buyers which could
then speed up the selling process. Remove any limescale, clean tile grout, get
rid of any odours, and hang up fresh towels. Adding a fresh coat of paint in a
neutral colour can also help to freshen up and transform a room. It’s important
to not forget to also neaten up your garden if you have one. These small, easy
changes will make your home more appealing and will allow potential buyers to
envisage their lives there.
Packing Safely for Moving
Packing up your home is a big task. You want all your belongings to arrive safely and to achieve this it is important to pack everything up safely. It is also important to ensure you and anyone helping you is safe during the move too. Always pack boxes so that one person can easily lift the box. You can control weight by what you pack into each box and once it is heavy enough for one person to lift it you should seal it up well. Fragile items should be well wrapped before packing and you should use masking tape to make an “X” on any large pieces of glass.
Life is filled with change
and at times this can be highly stressful. Moving is seen as one of the ten most stressful life events. Hopefully, with these five helpful
tips, you will be able to sell your home and move with ease!